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Postinor-2 tablets

Levonorgestrel

Drug details

API

Levonorgestrel

Drug classification

Hormonal contraceptive (progestin-only emergency contraceptive).

Dosage form

Tablet

API strength per dosage

0.75

Dose

Mechanism of action

Indications

Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.

Side effects

Nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, delayed menstruation, heavy menstrual bleeding, spotting, vomiting.

Pregnancy category

Precautions

Contraindications

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